June 13, 2002

High School Seniors Named NC State Caldwell Scholars

- from NC State University News Services

Some of the country's brightest high school seniors have been awarded Caldwell Scholarships from North Carolina State University for the 2002-03 academic year.

Twelve top-ranked students have been named John T. Caldwell Alumni Scholars, one of NC State's most prestigious university scholarships. The award carries an annual stipend of $5,000 for in-state students and $9,500 for out-of-state students. Including extra benefits, the value of the scholarship totals more than $20,000 for in-state students and $40,000 for out-of-state students.

The Caldwell Alumni Scholarship was established in 1975 to honor the late Dr. John Tyler Caldwell, who served as chancellor of the university from 1959 to 1975.

NC State Caldwell Scholars are chosen on the basis of outstanding academic records, active participation in school and community activities, and their potential for academic success at the university. Students who were selected will receive scholarships for their 2002-03 freshman year. The scholarships are renewable and will provide stipends throughout the students' undergraduate studies.

Following, listed by county, are the 2002 John T. Caldwell Alumni Scholars, their parents' names, addresses and biographical information:

NORTH CAROLINA

CLEVELAND

SHELBY - William Walker Wilson, son of Larry and Kathleen Wilson, 312 Belvedere Avenue. Will graduated from Shelby High School, where he was a Junior Marshal and nominated to attend Governor's School in drama. He has also served as a licensed USSF soccer referee since 1997. Wilson plans to major in computer science at NC State.

DURHAM

DURHAM - Michael Joseph Adelman, son of Joseph and Teri Adelman, 807 Cardens Creek Drive. Mike graduated from Northern High School, where he was the Chief Marshal and a National Merit Finalist. He also served as basketball coach for the "More than Gold" inner-city outreach program. Adelman plans to major in biomedical engineering at NC State.

Jessica Laura Wagstaff, daughter of Hunter and Katie Wagstaff, 314 McKinley Street. Jessica graduated from North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, where she was a National Merit Finalist and second-place recipient in the Physical Science Research competition at UNC-G Research Symposium. She also was the recipient of a Gold Award with the Girl Scouts. Wagstaff plans to pursue a major in the physical and mathematical sciences at NC State.

HARNETT

LILLINGTON - Carla Noel Babb, daughter of Charles and Sylvia Babb, 6081 Old US 421. Carla graduated from Western Harnett High School, where she was the Chief Marshal and Beta Club president. She also served on the Youth Advisory Committee for Congressman Bob Etheridge. Babb plans to major in communications and mathematics at NC State.

HAYWOOD

CANTON - Joseph Patrick Ferrara, son of Joe and Joan Ferrara, 298 Timberhill Drive. Joseph graduated from Pisgah High School, where he was Valedictorian, vice-president of the junior class and co-captain of the varsity basketball conference championship team. Ferrara plans to major in mechanical and aerospace engineering at NC State.

PENDER

BURGAW - Kendra Danielle Simpson, daughter of James Simpson of Currie and Christine Simpson, 75 Double Eagle Road. Kendra graduated from Pender High School, where she was a member of the National Beta Club and the volleyball team. She also served as a musician in her church youth choir. Simpson plans to major in chemistry at NC State.

ROCKINGHAM

REIDSVILLE - Amanda Rose Harris, daughter of Donald and Peggy Harris, 296 Cedar Lane. Amanda graduated from Rockingham County High School, where she was Beta Club president, Future Business Leaders of America president and the recipient of the Superintendent's Scholar/Athlete Award. Harris plans to major in computer science or computer engineering at NC State.

WAKE

RALEIGH - Jessica Marie Beasley, daughter of David and Jan Beasley, 3701 Stonecrest Court. Jess graduated from W.G. Enloe High School, where she was a manager of Enloe's swim team, a National Merit Finalist and a state-level winner of the 2001 Junior Academy of Science competition. Beasley plans to major in biomedical engineering at NC State.

Johanna Louise Cornelius, daughter of Wayne Cornelius of Cary and Elizabeth Cornelius, 5429 Millrace Trail. Johanna graduated from W.G. Enloe High School, where she was a national-level winner in the Artistic Arrangement competition for the National Junior Horticulture Association, a 4-H junior leader, and a Horticulture Summer Inclusion Session leader. Cornelius plans to major in nuclear engineering at NC State.

Robert Matthew Horner, son of Charles and Virginia Horner, 4409 Touchstone Forest Road. Robert graduated from Leesville Road High School, where he was president of the Leesville Chapter of the National Honor Society, president of the Leesville Latin Club and a four-year letterman in swimming. Horner plans to major in engineering at NC State.

Benjamin Grant Kirkley, son of Robert Kirkley, 2824 Barmettler Street and Deborah Kirkley of Fayetteville. Ben graduated from Needham B. Broughton High School, where he was president of the Broughton Key Club and nominated to attend the 2001 Governor's School. He also earned Eagle Scout honors with the Boy Scouts of America. Kirkley plans to major in biological sciences at NC State.

WISCONSIN

DOOR

STURGEON BAY - Kristin Marie Chaudoir, daughter of William and Cheryl Chaudoir, 324 Alabama Street. Kristin graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School, where she was Valedictorian, yearbook editor and recipient of the Rotary Youth Leadership Award. Chaudoir plans to major in statistics at NC State.

Media Contact:
Pat Lee, 919/515-7223 or pat_lee@ncsu.edu

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